The event challenges chefs to create the perfect beer and food pairing.

The winners from four regional competitions will travel to “Belgium Comes to Cooperstown” later this year to compete for the national Hop Chef winner.

Participating chefs include Joshua Smith of Franklin Cafe, Brian Young of the Citizen Public House, Andy Husbands of Tremont 647, Michael Lombardi Jr. of the Salty Pig and Josh Harrison of the Publick House.

Each chef prepares a dish to be paired with an Ommegang ale, and they will defend their dish to national and local food critics.

As well as the judges, the event will be open to 300 people, who will be able to taste all of the dishes.